Nereo Cave

#36 among destinations in Italy

Nature, Natural attraction, Top attraction, Cave

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Nereo Cave, located off the coast of Sardinia, Italy, is renowned as one of the largest underwater grottoes in the Mediterranean. This submerged wonder, a magnet for divers from around the globe, boasts an intricate network of tunnels and halls adorned with a rich tapestry of marine life and stunning rock formations.

The cave's interior is a marvel of nature's artistry, with stalactites and stalagmites that have been sculpted over millennia. The light that filters through the water creates an ethereal atmosphere, illuminating the red coral that clings to the cave walls and the myriad of fish that call this habitat home.

Accessible only to experienced divers due to its complexity and depth, Nereo Cave offers a challenging but rewarding exploration into the depths of the marine world. The cave's vast chambers and passageways span an area large enough to fit the entirety of the Milan Cathedral, a testament to its grand scale.

Local name: Grotta di Nereo Length: 2.49 miDepth: 108 ftCoordinates: 40°33'40"N, 8°9'40"E

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Nereo Cave – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Neptune's Grotto, Capo Caccia Lighthouse, Cala Dragunara, Le Bombarde.

~1370 ftN
Nature, Cave
Neptune's Grotto, Alghero
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~600 ftE
Lighthouse, Vernacular architecture
Capo Caccia Lighthouse, Alghero
3 min walk • Capo Caccia Lighthouse is an active 19th century lighthouse situated at the extremity of Capo Caccia, 3.7 kilometres from Tramariglio a frazione of Alghero on the western coast of Sardinia.
1 miN
40°34'33"N • 8°9'40"E
Cala Dragunara, Alghero
27 min walk • Beach, Outdoor activities
5.3 miE
Beach, Outdoor activities, Park
Le Bombarde, Alghero
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4.9 miNE
Ruins, Historical place, Archaeological site
Nuraghe Palmavera, Alghero
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Forts and castles
Torre di Porto Conte
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Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain
Punta Giglio
60 min walk • Punta Giglio is a limestone promontory located in northwestern Sardinia north of Alghero that, together with Capo Caccia, encloses the bay of Porto Conte. Improperly it is called "punta," since it actually has the characteristics of a "cape" due to...
2.4 miN
Ruins
Torre de Pegna
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